From Beijing to Shandong by the bullet train will give you life time memory about the great history and culture of China. You will not only explore the thousand years' history, but also the great natural beauty companied with the ancient man-made wonders.

Visiting:

Beijing--4 nights

Jinan--1 night

Taian--1 night

Qufu--2 nights

Qingdao--1 night

Hotel Accommodations:

Beijing-- Jiangxi Grand Hotel or similar

Jinan--Liangyou Fulin Hotel or similar

Taian-- Lijing Plaza Hotel or similar

Qufu- Queli Hotel or similar

Qingdao-- Huanghai Hotel or similar

Include:

* All inter-China air/land transportation

* All inter-China transfers between airports and hotels

* 9 nights in 4* hotels base on double occupancy

* 9 hotel breakfast, 8 lunches and 7 diners

* Baggage handling, hotel taxes and service fees

* Comprehensive sightseeing with admission as noted

* Experienced English speaking guide escorts groups all through out China

Special Entertainment:

* Beijing--Peking Duck Dinner

Remarks:

* Price are "Land Only" with optional Trans-Pacific international airfare and subject to seat availability. Special preferred airfares from your hometown are available, please contact with us for more details.

* Tour cost is per person, base on double occupancy.

* Minimum for 2 persons

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive Beijing

Our flight lands Beijing, the capital of China. We are transferred to the hotel for well deserved rest and relaxation.

Day 2

Beijing

Morning program begins with Tian An Men Square, the largest city square in the world. Then proceed to the Forbidden City, the residence of emperors for more than 500 years, housing numerous precious art objects. After lunch, visit the Summer Palace to see the beautiful Kunming Lake. (B,L,D)

Day 3

Beijing

This morning, tour starts to visit the Badaling Great Wall, a symbol of the Chinese ancient civilization. The longest man-made object in the world, this 2,000-year landmark is an astonishing feat of engineering. Tonight, enjoy the famous Peking Duck dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 4

Beijing--Jinan

In the morning, visit the Temple of Heaven, the largest temple complexes in China and a paradigm of Chinese architectural balance and symbolism. Afterwards, you will transfer to the train station for a bullet train to Jinan, the capital of Shandong Province, with more than 5000 years of history. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for rest. (B,L,D)

Day 5

Jinan—Taian

Today, visit Baotu Spring, a culturally significant artesian karst spring. It was declared the “Number One Spring under the Heaven” by the Qianlong Emperor in the Qing dynasty. Followed by the Daming Lake, relax yourself with the picturesque scenery. After visit the Quancheng Square, embraced by mountain, spring, river and city, which is the
central square of the city, take a coach to Taian. It is located at the southern foot of Mount Tai. (B,L,D)

Day 6

Taian--Qufu

Today’s highlight is a visit to the Mount Tai, leader of the “Five Taoist Mountain in China”. It is associated with sunrise, birth, and renewal, and is often regarded the foremost of the five. You may take the round way cable car to the first gate entrance to see the Dai Temple, a Taoist temple as well as the largest and best-preserved architectural complex. You’ll transfer to Qufu in the late afternoon. (B,L,D)

Day 7

Qufu

Today, you’ll have in depth exploration of Confucianism in the hometown of Confucius. The city contains numerous historic palaces, temples and cemeteries. The highlight is to visit “San Kong”, the name given collectively to the three main sites of Confucius: the Confucian Temple, The Confucian Mansion and the Confucian Cemetery. You will get a full understanding about the life of Confucius, as well as the Confucian culture. (B,L,D)

Day 8

Qufu--Qingdao

After breakfast, you’ll take the bullet train to Qingdao city. It is regarded by some Chinese as one of the most beautiful and clean cities in China. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by our tour guide and send you to visit the Qingdao Signal Hill Park, a public park in Qingdao’s Old Town crowned by three red globes and communication antennae that attest to the hill’s use as a natural watchtower. Thereafter, visit the Qingdao Beer Museum, the first and only beer museum in China where you can watch the exhibition of the complete process of making the beer and taste the freshly brewed beer. (B,L,D)

Day 9

Qingdao--Beijing

Today, visit Mount Lao. Facing the Yellow Sea, it is one of China's major scenic resorts and has long been held as the reputation of No. 1 Famous Mountain on the Sea. You won’t miss Taiqing Palace, the largest, oldest and most valuable of the temples in Mount Lao. After lunch, visit the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center , was the venue which hosted the 2008, 29th Olympic sailing competition and 13th Paralympic Sailing competitions. Thereafter, take the train back to Beijing. Upon arrival, you’ll be met and transferred to hotel for rest. (B,L)

Day 10

Depart Beijing

After breakfast, transfer to airport for your homebound flight to home. (B)

Price (JAN 2018~DEC 2018)

* Transpacific airfare includes fuel surcharges and Sept. 11th security fee, but does not include government imposed taxes and fees.

* Air seats are limited and subject to change, we are not guaranteed until full paymnet is received.